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Old 05-11-2008, 07:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Cool AdAware bad ware?

I received an offer for a free download of adaware from zdnet and while drilling down i read 3 reveiws that stated it caught only cookies. any feedback from the pros from dover?
other solid spyware/anti virus recs?
I currently use spyware blaster, pc tools spyware doctor and kapersky anti-virus. safe?
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Old 05-11-2008, 08:40 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: AdAware bad ware?

I recommend the following spyware removers..

SpybotSD
A2Free
Lavasoft Adaware 2007

Also if you use IE then consider switching to Firefox as it is less prone to picking up nasties.
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Re: AdAware bad ware?

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AdAware, the genuine version from Lavasoft, is a well respected programme and will remove much more than just cookies.

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